#ThruHike March 2021 - Palestinian Heritage Trail...The Palestinian Heritage Trail is more than just...
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#ThruHike March 2021 02 - 22/03/2021
Walk the Path of History, Experience Nature and Hospitality
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Palestinian Heritage Trail is a long distance cultural walking route in Palestine. T he trail is 330 km long and extends from
the village of R ummana northwest of J enin to B eit Mirsim southwest of Al- Haram al- Ibrahimi (Ibrahimi Mosque) in
Hebron. N ew segment from J erusalem to J ericho.
T he trail passes through 53 c ities and villages where hikers , walkers and travelers can experience the legendary
Palestinian hospitality.
T he Palestinian Heritage Trail is more than just a hiking trail. It is a means of meeting and making connections with
Palestinians and hikers from all over the world. Y ou can explore B edouin villages and experience a fundamental
Palestinian tradition: Hospitality. T he Masar Ibrahim not only invites hikers to experience nature but also to change their perspectives by sharing common values and tolerance for
acquaintances along the way.
J oin us on an unforgettable journey and wander through the country’s hidden treasures, explore the heights and depths of its wonder and encounter the local hospitality, rich history and
heritage.
Jenin Region
T hrough the J enin R egion’s almond groves, Ottoman- era palaces, B yzantine churches, Mediterranean landscapes, windy mountain peaks, and hidden R oman ruins, the stories of the landscape become c lear. Main s ites of the region:
➢ B urqin Church ➢ Palaces of Arraba ➢ S anur Castle ➢ S tunning V iews on the J ordan V alley ➢ S abastiya Archaeological S ite
Day 1:Date: 2 March Distance: 17.00 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay
Day 2:Date: 3 March Distance: 14.17 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Homestay
Day 3:Date: 4 March Distance: 12.70 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Homestay
Day 4:Date: 5 March Distance: 15.50 KM Difficulty: Difficult Accommodation: Guesthouse
Nablus Region
N ablus is a fasc inating place – from the small enclave of S amaritans preserving their ancient culture atop Mt. Gerizim to the mosques and markets to be found around each bend of the charming Old C ity’s winding streets .
Main s ites of the region:
➢ N ablus Old C ity ➢ Mount Arma ➢ V iew on Al- Qarn Hill ➢ E in S amia V alley
Day 5:Date: 6 N ovember Distance: 12.10 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 6:Date: 7 N ovember Distance: 18.60 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay
Day 7:Date: 8 N ovember Distance: 14.80 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay
Day 8:Date: 9 N ovember Distance: 14.10 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: B edouin T ent
Jericho Region T he trail from the J ericho R egion to the B ethlehem R egion offers a surpris ing variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical s ites.
Main s ites of the region:
➢ T ell es- S ultan (Ancient J ericho) ➢ Mount of T emptation ➢ Hisham’s Palace➢ W adi Qelt Monastery ➢ N abi Musa S anctuary
Day 9:Date: 10 N ovember Distance: 16.30 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 10:Date: 11 N ovember Distance: 18.70 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: B edouin T ent
Day 11:al-Mird Date: 12 N ovember Distance: 15.10 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Desert C ave
Day 12:al-Qamar Date: 13 N ovember Distance: 11.20 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Bethlehem Region
T he trail continues through the wilderness between the shrine of An- N abi Musa and Mar S aba Monastery with scenery full of breathtaking views on remote desert mountains and valleys. Afterwards, the way meanders steeply up the hills towards B ethlehem, the birthplace of J esus.
Main s ites of the region:
➢ N ativity Church ➢ Mosque of Omar ➢ S hepherds’ F ields ➢ Artas Convent ➢ Dead S ea V iewpoint
Day 13:Bethlehem Date: 14 March Distance: 14.60 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 14:Date: 15 March Distance: 14.50 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Homestay
Day 15:ar-RashayidaDate: 16 March Distance: 24.30 KM Difficulty: Difficult Accommodation: B edouin T ent
Hebron Region
T he trail from the J ericho R egion to the B ethlehem R egion offers a surpris ing variety of natural landscapes and richness of cultural and historical s ites.
Main s ites of the region:
➢ Ibrahimi Mosque ➢ Old C ity of Hebron ➢ Mamre Church ➢ Adh- Dahriya Old C ity
Day 16:Bani Na’im Date: 17 March Distance: 22.30 KM Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Homestay
Day 17:Date: 18 March Distance: 07.00 KM Difficulty: E asy Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 18:Date: 19 MarchDistance: 12.40 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 19:Date: 20 March Distance: 11.20 KM Difficulty: Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 20:Adh-Dahriya Date: 21 March Distance: 13.50 KM Difficulty Moderate Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 21:Mirsim Date: 22 March Distance: 19 .80 KM Difficulty Moderate / Difficult Accommodation: Guesthouse
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